Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman James F. Mitchell was shot and killed as he and his partner were questioning suspects. Officer Mitchell and Officer John Burke observed four suspicious men on the street. As Officer Mitchell questioned them and began a protective search for weapons, one of the men attempted to flee. As he fled, he drew a revolver and fired, striking Officer Mitchell. Officer John Burke identified the killer who was arrested and charged with murder. Officer Burke was shot and killed in the line of duty a month later on December 16, 1915. Officer Mitchell was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his wounds several hours later.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Mitchell gave the Chicago Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Mitchell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Patrolman James F. Mitchell is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 63.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Chicago Police Department, 396 of 571 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James F. Mitchell's cause is highlighted.
How James F. Mitchell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James F. Mitchell is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James F. Mitchell was killed by gun.
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